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“I look forward to the next product recall” said no one, ever. Despite our best efforts at quality control, something can still go wrong. Kudos to those who step up to work with customers, distributors, and regulators to resolve the issue.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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The total value of building permits across Canada in May was $11.7 billion, down 12.2% from a record high of $13.4 billion in April, reports Statistics Canada. British Columbia led the national decline in May with a significant drop of 50.7% after experiencing a record high for the total value of building permits issued in April. Excluding British Columbia, the total value of building permits for the remaining provinces and the territories edged down 0.7% in May.
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South of the border, several prominent electrical industry associations—NECA, NEMA, NAED, NEMRA—signed a joint memorandum of understanding “that recognizes the necessity of a collaborative approach to address the challenges and opportunities of their respective but interconnected industries”.
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In a joint recall with Health Canada and the U.S. CPSC, Best Lighting Products is recalling high-bay LED light fixtures due to fire hazard. At issue: Plastic pins securing the LED board can degrade, allowing the energized board to come loose and contact the lens or combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. As of July 3, 2024, the company has received no reports of fire or injury in Canada. In the United States, the company has received three reports of fire and no reports of injury.
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At a special meeting, Imark Electrical shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposal to merge with AD (Affiliated Distributors). “Industry response to the merger announcement has been universally positive within the AD and Imark Electrical distributor communities, and within the electrical supplier community,” said Bob Smith, Imark Electrical.
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A new report prepared by BuildForce Canada—“Building a greener future”—considers the implications of retrofitting existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprints in support of Ottawa’s goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The report suggests we could require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers to get this done.
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Colleges and Institutes Canada has published new professional development modules for construction trades instructors to help them “effectively integrate climate change awareness, eco-friendly approaches, and Indigenous perspectives into their courses”. The content can be freely repurposed and integrated into existing courses.
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Bosch’s expanded 18V lineup includes the 5-in. deep cut band saw (GCB18V-5N) and 5-in. bandsaw with 6.0Ah battery kit (GCB18V-5B26). The 5-in. cutting capacity helps you cut through larger materials, while the brushless motor is designed to maximize battery run-time.
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This award recognizes an electrical solution (of any voltage) installed in Canada that advances the state of the art with regard to proactive energy management, energy efficiency and/or decarbonization. Nomination fee: $40.00.
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TODAY at 3 pm EDT. Everyone loves a good story! Content marketing helps you tell your unique story and showcase your expertise while reaching customers across their buying journey. Join our colleagues at Amplify Studio to learn how high-quality content builds trust and long-term relationships. Free registration.
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September 5-6, Victoria. NETCO is an alliance between the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association and the IBEW-Canada.
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September 5-26, Stops across Ontario include: Muskoka, North Bay, Lindsay, Oshawa, Brampton, London, Windsor, Kingston, Ottawa.
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September 10-13, Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax.
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September 11, Cardinal Golf Club, King, Ont. Launched in 2012 with the purpose of building connections between women in the electrical industry.
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September 20-22, Vancouver. Hosted by the BC Chapter of the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry.
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September 22-27, Halifax. Hosted by the Canadian Airports Electrical Association and Halifax Airport.
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